2026 Boston Whaler 280 Outrage
Price on request
Boat in Hampton Bays, NY 11946 US
Built in 2026
280 Outrage
2 Engines (2x Mercury)
28 feet
Gas
Fiberglass/Reinforced
2026 Boston Whaler 280 Outrage - Please call to confirm location*
When it comes to fishability, comfort, and performance, nothing compares to the 280 Outrage. The dominant boat in the 28-ft. center console boat class, the 280 is the choice of serious offshore anglers and guides around the world. Generous bow lounges provide relaxation and storage beneath, while the smartly appointed aft fishing deck gives you the tools to succeed in your quest for a trophy. Add in integrated Simrad® technology and smooth, powerful Mercury® engines, and you've got a boat that does it all from the coast to the horizon.
POWERED BY:WHITE Joystick Piloting 300 CXL V8 (AMS) 4-Stroke Dual Mercury Engines
Installed & Tested w/Smartcraft Deluxe Gauge Package, SS Propeller, Battery Trays (3), LED Navigation Lights, Electric Horn, Automatic Bilge Pumps, Fuel/Water Separators, Hydraulic Tilt Steering, &Vessel View Mobile.
*Joystick Engines include Joystick Electronic Steering, Skyhook/Autopilot Keypad and Functionality
NOTABLE STANDARD FEATURES:
-26 gallon Freshwater system
-12" Simrad NSX Electronics/Nav Package: Simrad NSX 12" MFD (GPS, Chart plotter, Fishfinder), Active Imaging 3 in 1 Transom Mount Transducer (CHIRP, SideScan, DownScan) & C-Map® DiscoverTM X Chart Card: North America/Canada
OPTIONAL FEATURES INCLUDED:
-Platinum Gelcoat Hull & Underside of H/T
-Chrome Graphics, Black Canvas
-White Rub Rail w/SS Insert
-Sea Gray Exterior Upholstery Package
-Anchor Package
-Bow Table
-Bow Sun Shade
-Fold Down Trolling Seats
-Battery Charging System
-Spotlight
-Stereo Fusion: AM/FM w/Waterproof Speakers (4), and MP3/USB Inputs
-Vessel View Display
-Simrad 12" NSX Additional Display
-Deluxe Leaning Post w/Cooler: Bench Seat w/Backrest and Flip-up Thigh Rise, Cooler 35 Qt Yeti w/Slide, Drink Holders (2), SS Grab Rails, Livewell 30 Gallon w/Red Light Rod Holders (2), Sink w/FW and Pull-Out Sprayer
-Hardtop w/Electronics Box & Windshield Wiper: Bow Area Flood Light, Cockpit Flood Lights (2), Dome Light (red & white), Electronics Box, Lifejacket Storage, Outrigger Ready, Rod Holders (5), Tempered Glass Windshield w/Power Actuated Vent & Wiper
-Premium Package: Hardtop with electronics box, bow cushions, forward coaming bolsters, 8" cross tie cleats at transom, cockpit line holders (4), deluxe helm seating: adjustable captain's chair and stationary companion seat, pullout sprayer in console, stainless steel drink holders (2), under gunnel storage shelves, vacu-flush® toilet, holding tank, overboard discharge and dockside pump-out vessel view 4" display (network connections to Raymarine with Navigation package)
-Wing Curtains
-Standard Canvas Cover Package
-Seating Canvas Cover Package
SPECS-LOA:28' Beam:9'4" Draft:22" Weight:8,961 lbs (w/ engine/fuel/water) Fuel:186 gallons Persons:12
PERFORMANCE- 60.0 mph @ 6000 RPM / 0-30 mph in 7.5 seconds / 4.8 seconds to plane
Hampton Watercraft & Marine is committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience. We are annually awarded the highest customer satisfaction in both sales and service by our boat and engine manufacturers which include Boston Whaler, Tiara Yachts, & Mercury outboards. Our commitment to excellence combined with our world class facilities and employees enable us to ensure 100% customer satisfaction through the entire sales process this includes your purchase, delivery, and the service of your vessel long after the sale.
- All rails welded 316-L stainless steel
- All hardware 316-L stainless steel
- 28" interior freeboard
- 8" stainless steel cleats; bow (2), spring line (2), stern with hawse pipes (2), anchor locker (1)
- Acrylic transom door with stainless steel latch
- Aft coaming bolsters
- Aft tackle storage center (port side) (2 drawers)
- Bow and stern eyes
- Cockpit and bow courtesy lights
- Drink holders; (2) in bow, (2) in hawse pipes, (2) in leaning post, (2) in console
- Heavy-duty rub rail
- Low profile grab rails welded stainless steel
- Motorwell drains
- Port aft storage (2)
- Rod holders – gunnel-mounted stainless steel (6)
- Rod holders – transom-mounted stainless steel (3)
- Rod racks – under gunnel
- Self-bailing cockpit sole
- Steel toe rails – stainless steel
- Swim platform with covered telescoping swim ladder with stainless steel grab rail
- Thru hull anchor roller davit – stainless steel
- 12 volt receptacle
- Access panels to electronics
- Acrylic entry door with lock
- Bi-level molded console footrests
- Compass
- Drink holders (2)
- Easy access storage space for personal items
- Electronics surface that accommodates two 12" displays
- Enclosed head/storage area in console with easy clean liner
- Glove box – lockable dry storage
- Fold-down step inside console
- Instrumentation and electrical switch panel with circuit breaker protection and illuminated text
- Interior courtesy light
- Port light with screen stainless steel
- Portable head with pump-out
- Remote ignition key switches with pushbutton start at helm
- Steering wheel with knob – cast stainless steel
- Dash visor
- Foldaway stern seat
- Forward console seat with integrated storage
- Bow area floodlight
- Cockpit floodlights (3)
- Dome light (red and white)
- Life jacket storage
- Rod holders (5) (white or black depending on frame color selection)
- Bait prep area
- Drink holders (2)
- Grab rail – welded stainless steel
- Livewell lights – red
- Pressurized livewell with clear lid and blue interior (30 gallons)
- Rod holders (2)
- Sink with freshwater and pullout sprayer
- Tackle storage drawers (3) port side (deleted with Optional Deluxe Leaning Post with Cooler)
- Tip-out trash can (deleted with Optional Deluxe Leaning Post with Cooler)
- Upholstered leaning post with flip-up bolster and backrest
- Aft tackle storage center (port side)
- Bow anchor locker with drain
- Dry storage areas in console (3)
- Forward deck storage/seats (port and starboard) with drains, gaskets, garage storage, lockable rod storage
- Forward in-floor storage and (2) 5-gallon buckets
- Leaning post tackle storage
- Lockable console storage
- Port and starboard aft fishboxes with pump-out and drains
- Under-gunnel rod racks (2 per side)
- 186-gallon fuel tank
- SmartCraft deluxe gauge package
- Automatic bilge pumps (750 GPH fwd and 1100 GPH aft)
- Battery trays (3) with switches
- Electric horn
- Electrical distribution/breaker panel with key switches (inside console)
- Engine fuel/water separators
- Fishbox pump-out (54 gallons each)
- Freshwater system with 26-gallon tank, sink at leaning post, transom shower, and anchor washdown
- LED navigation lights
- Propellers (stainless steel)
- Raw-water washdown
- Recessed electric trim tabs with indicators
- Tilt steering
- Display key engine data on your smartphone (Android or Apple iPhone)
- Bluetooth connection vi Vessel View Mobile app (compatible while connected to stereo)
- Troubleshooting assistance with dealer notification
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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Overview
The all-new 280 Outrage from Boston Whaler has been completely redesigned with a focus on three key areas: comfort, simplicity, and versatility. This model incorporates customer feedback to enhance both its fishing capabilities and family-friendly features, making it a highly adaptable vessel.
Exterior Design and Deck Features
The 280 Outrage features a redesigned exterior with updated tan cushions and a matching tan dashboard, replacing the previous gray color scheme. The boat includes a standard T-top, while a premium upgrade offers a hardtop with tempered glass on three sides, a powered vent, bow and cockpit floodlights, rod holders, and outrigger readiness. The self-draining cockpit is equipped with dual 2-inch deck drains and gas-assist struts on all back-jelled, gasketed hatches, facilitating easy maintenance and operation. A mechanical room centrally located on the aft deck provides convenient access to batteries, pumps, and filters. Additional exterior features include a concealed reboarding ladder on the starboard swim platform with an adjacent grab handle, a freshwater washdown station before entering the cockpit, and underwater and courtesy lights for nighttime use.
Comfort and Versatility
The bow area has been completely reimagined to enhance comfort and versatility. It now offers a luxurious two-across lounge with flip-up armrests and aft-facing seating arranged around a removable table. Removing the table and adding a cushion converts this space into a sun pad. Storage is available beneath a back-jelled hatch with a support strut. The boat’s design allows for quick conversion from family leisure to fishing mode by simply removing cushions. Padded bolsters ranging from 22 to 29 inches add comfort during fishing activities. Side trolling seats provide additional seating for line handling while underway.
Fishing Features
The 280 Outrage is well-equipped for serious anglers, featuring 20 rod holders distributed throughout the boat to support a wide fishing spread. A 20-gallon livewell is located in the port quarter, complemented by a deluxe leaning post that includes rod holders, a sink with a pull-out sprayer, a livewell, and a 35-quart carry-on cooler. Under-gunnel rod storage and a tow rail enhance safety and convenience during fishing. The boat also offers two 54-gallon in-deck fish boxes on the port and starboard sides. Forward storage is highly functional, with a compartment accessible via a simple release lever that can accommodate two 5-gallon buckets, four dive tanks, and dedicated fishing rod storage. Rubberized non-skid steps lead into this compartment for safe access.
Private Accommodations and Amenities
A substantial head compartment is located on the starboard side, featuring a standard vacuum flush head and a sprayer that allows the space to double as a shower. The headroom measures 5 feet 5 inches, providing comfortable standing space. The compartment includes a waterproof electrical panel on the aft bulkhead, dedicated storage for the bow table, and an opening port light on the port side, enhancing ventilation and natural light.
Power and Operation
The 280 Outrage incorporates modern technology to simplify operation. Joystick docking enables precise maneuvering, allowing the captain to approach docks with surgical accuracy. A 4-inch SmartCraft display provides instant readouts of all mechanical functions, enhancing situational awareness and control.
Conclusion
The Boston Whaler 280 Outrage successfully balances its fishing heritage with enhanced comfort, simplicity, and versatility. Its thoughtful redesign addresses the needs of both anglers and families, making it a highly adaptable and user-friendly vessel. With advanced features such as joystick docking, ample storage, and convertible seating arrangements, the 280 Outrage stands out as a well-rounded boat designed for a variety of boating activities.
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